Joplin, MO 64801 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Joplin, MO—64801

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$193,000

0.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$51,400

22.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

6.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.8%

Median Rent

$1,000

2.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$775

6.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$900

6.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,300

1.5% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Joplin, MO

64804

Home Price Trends — Joplin, MO

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Joplin, MO is $193,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Joplin, MO are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$193,000	0.8%
Single Family	$194,000	0.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Joplin, MO

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Joplin, MO is $1,110, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Joplin, MO is studios: $586, 1-bedrooms: $862, 2-bedrooms: $997, 3-bedrooms: $1,330, 4-bedrooms: $1,270. The most common rental property sizes in Joplin, MO are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 45.3% and 27.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,000	$1,110
Studio Rent	$575	$586
1 Bed Rent	$775	$862
2 Bed Rent	$900	$997
3 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,330
4 Bed Rent	$1,080	$1,270

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.9%

1 Bedroom

27.8%

2 Bedrooms

45.3%

3 Bedrooms

17.9%

4 Bedrooms

4.0%

5+ Bedrooms

0.1%

Property Listings — Joplin, MO

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Joplin, MO is 50. This is a increase of 6.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$199,000	-2.0%
Listing Count	223	26.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	26.0%
Days on Market	50	6.0%

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Demographics — Joplin, MO

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Joplin, MO has a population of 36,400, which has remained stable by 0.3% over the past 5 years. Joplin, MO is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	36,400	0.3%
% Under 18	18.9%	-6.0%
% Seniors	17.8%	17.1%
% WFH	8.1%	145.5%
% w/ College Degree	25.7%	5.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Joplin, MO is a predominantly white area, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Joplin, MO is hispanic, making up 5.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.5% of the population in Joplin, MO, and this percentage has increased by 87.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	81.5%	-5.3%
% Black	3.0%	30.4%
% Hispanic	5.8%	26.1%
% Asian	2.2%	144.4%
% Foreign Born	4.5%	87.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Joplin, MO

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 571 mortgage originations in Joplin, MO, of which 70.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 38.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Joplin, MO. Investor activity is low, as 10.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	571
% Conventional Loans	70.0%
% Government Loans	30.0%
% Investor Loans	10.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Joplin, MO

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Joplin, MO under the Section 8 program is 8.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Joplin, MO, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	687
Total Units Section 8	571
% Rentals under Section 8	8.5%
% Occupied Section 8	85.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$75	$775	$850
2 Bedroom	$160	$900	$1,060
3 Bedroom	$60	$1,300	$1,360
4 Bedroom	$360	$1,080	$1,440

Joplin, MO—64801

Key Metrics at a Glance

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Home Price Trends — Joplin, MO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Joplin, MO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Joplin, MO

Demographics — Joplin, MO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Joplin, MO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Joplin, MO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Joplin, MO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Joplin, MO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.4
Median Home Price	$193,000
Median Household Income	$51,400

Joplin, MO—64801

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Joplin, MO

Home Price Trends — Joplin, MO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Joplin, MO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Joplin, MO

Demographics — Joplin, MO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Joplin, MO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Joplin, MO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Joplin, MO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Joplin, MO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Carterville, MO

Webb City, MO

Joplin, MO

Duenweg

Carl Junction, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

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